What are the key issues discussed by Hernando de Soto, particularly related to why capitalism and free markets tend to work in the United States, but not in many other parts of the world. What would Hernando de Soto say should be done to improve the economic progress of less developed countries.

The United States prides itself on being an “immigration nation.” Yet throughout history, a succession of different immigrant groups has faced antagonism: Chinese, Irish, Italians, Japanese, Germans, and Jews. Now Mexicans and Muslims face hostility. Why does this happen? What can be done about it?

Let's assume that Coca-Cola has interest in developing a new drink for the United States. Identify and describe one potential market segment who could be interested in this new drink. Identify your product strategy. Your product strategy will be specific to the market segment that you have identified.

.Find some recent projections for the future path of the U.S. government debt as a percentage of GDP. What assumptions are made about government spending, taxes, and economic growth? Do you think these assumptions are reasonable? If the United States experiences a productivity slowdown, how will reality differ from this projection?

This week we explored the various theories of FDI and discussed how political ideology has shaped these attitudes. With that said, please identify a cost and a benefit of FDI from the perspective of a home country. When answering this question, select any home country of your choice excluding the United States.

Purchasing Power Parity A computer costs $460 in the United States. The same model costs 725 euros in France. If purchasing power parity holds, what is the spot exchange rate between the euro and the dollar? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

• Provide an overview—and discuss the function—of 1 publicly financed health care program in the United States.
• How has that program evolved and influenced the entire U.S. health care system?
• What are some of the accomplishments and challenges for that program?
• What does that program do to focus on health prevention and performance?

A Japanese restaurant chain in the United States is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary next year. The owners of the chain see this as an opportunity to garner publicity and perhaps motivate more Americans to patronize the local franchise.

What activities and special events would you recommend to attract media coverage?

1. James Reid is a professional data analyst working as one of the key knowledge workers in 3M Company in the United States. Describe his job and the data that he will be dealing with during this period of Corona Virus pandemic.   What do you think will be his possible contribution to the company’s Business Intelligence?

This is a discussion question for a Networking Essentials Class.

What was the most important aspect of the Internet gaining wide acceptance in the United States?

Why?

In your answer consider networking, as well as identify hardware, software, network protocols, and legislation that have helped networking permeate into all layers of human life.